Packaging Engineer (Industrial Solutions)

Position

Packaging Engineer (Industrial Solutions)

Location

Hendersonville, NC

This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility in Hendersonville, NC.

About Us

BorgWarner has nearly a 100-year legacy of innovation, delivering advanced mobility solutions worldwide. We’re now expanding into the high-growth data center market, providing advanced power generation systems for AI-driven data centers and microgrid applications. This growth builds our expertise in turbocharging, thermal management, power electronics, and advanced controls - reflecting our commitment to development, sustainability, and real-world impact. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

For a listing of openings in the Hendersonville area please visit: BorgWarner Openings

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all full-time employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium

• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of no cost

• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage

• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months

• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program

• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

Job Purpose

We’re building a brand-new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to creating power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This new hub will be at the heart of BorgWarner’s latest growth initiative, bringing together engineering, innovation, and technology in one dynamic space. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of sustainable power and driving breakthrough solutions from day one. To learn more about BorgWarner's Industrial Solutions business, please visit: BorgWarner Industrial Solutions .

BorgWarner is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead the design and implementation of packaging solutions for a new product launch. This role requires a detail-oriented and innovative professional who can ensure packaging meets regulatory, environmental, and operational requirements across the supply chain, warehousing, and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead packaging design for new product launches based on detailed BOMs.

• Ensure packaging meets validation standards (e.g., shaker testing, rust prevention).

• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to align packaging strategies.

• Identify and implement cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support corrective actions for packaging-related quality and safety issues.

• Analyze customer volume curves to optimize packaging and logistics.

• Plan pipeline packaging and dunnage based on volume forecasts and lead times.

• Utilize CAD tools for packaging design and SAP for logistics planning.

• Apply structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, Five Whys).

• Write capital appropriation requests and evaluate cost-saving opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.

• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

What We’re Looking For

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment

• Experience with SAP and CAD tools preferred

• Packaging design to consider validation requirements such as shaker testing and / or Rust prevention, etc.

• Ability to facilitate and problem solve based on validation testing

• Must be able to design and / or have input to packaging designs. Ability to use CAD preferred.

• Detailed planning around Pipeline packaging / dunnage calculations will be needed based on volumes and logistic lead times, etc.

• SAP experience

• Work with Vendors to improve delivery, cost and / or Quality

• Experience with problem solving tools such as 8D, Five why, etc.

• Business acumen to write capital appropriation requests and understand complex cost save options

• Adheres to current health, safety and environmental policies

• Identify and / or close via corrective actions safety concerns around packaging

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Experienced in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Able to communicate to all levels of the organization

What We Believe

• Inclusion: Respecting Individuals

• Integrity: Honoring truth

• Excellence: Focusing on results

• Responsibility: Our commitment

• Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.

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